DON PACIFICO (3) started at $3.30 last time and ran below expectations, finishing seventh after having a torrid trip from a wide gate over 1200m. He has a superior gate this time, so expect a big run. Follow your money. DESERT PEACE (1) finished off the last campaign with a win over 1600m at this track on February 23 2024. Returns from his long break for a new yard, and he generally runs well when fresh, with 3 wins and 1 minor placings from 8 runs. Use the market as your best guide. GUARANI (10) is experiencing a long win drought, extended last start when fifth over 1200m at this track. He meets an even field here, and he can figure in the top 4. COLUMNIST (5), like many in this, has not won for a long while. He will be peaking third up from a spell, and is ready now to put his best hoof forward. Each way value.